H.R. 5879 would authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at the international borders of the United States.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editSave our Border Communities Act of 2008 - Directs the wiki and be the firstSecretary of Homeland Security to provide a detailed summary ofpayment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at U.S. international borders, but only to the bill!)extent that such costs are not otherwise reimbursed through any federal program and cannot otherwise be recovered.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/23/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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